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Gaffney vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 14 points higher overall than Gaffney, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Gaffney: 45/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 14 points higher.
Flood
Gaffney: 24/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 54 points higher.
Wind
Gaffney: 17/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 34 points higher.
Lightning
Gaffney: 44/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Charleston is 5 points higher.
Tornado
Gaffney: 44/100 · Charleston: 12/100
Gaffney is 32 points higher.
Hail
Gaffney: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Gaffney: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.